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Soccer-Holders Sevilla reach final after 2-0 win over Osasuna

SEVILLE, Spain, May 3 (Reuters) Holders Sevilla set up an all-Spanish UEFA Cup final against Espanyol after goals from Brazilians Luis Fabiano and Renato earned a 2-0 win over Primera Liga rivals Osasuna today.

Trailing 1-0 after the first leg, Sevilla took full advantage of a pressure-cooker atmosphere at the Sanchez Pizjuan to turn the heat on the visitors and were rewarded when Luis Fabiano put them ahead eight minutes before the break.

Renato made it 2-0 with a deft finish early in the second half and although Osasuna gave them a couple of isolated scares the hosts remained in charge.

The victory means Juande Ramos's side are on course to become the first team since Real Madrid in 1986 to make a successful defence of the UEFA Cup. They are also still in with a chance of winning the league and the King's Cup.

REUTERS PBB BST0229

Story first published: Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 12:26 [IST]
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